AGI Press Releases

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Geoscience Currents 57 Examines Engagement Factors of U.S. Geoscience Majors

May 8, 2012

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) conducted a follow-up study to research conducted by Houlton in the Geoscience Currents series that examines the various pathways taken by undergraduate geoscience majors when deciding to concentrate in the Earth… [Read More]

Glossary of Geology Now Available as an e-book for Kindle and Nook

May 7, 2012

The revised 5th edition of the Glossary of Geology, published by the American Geoscience Institute, is now available as an e-book for the Kindle and the Nook. The e-book version provides users with the full layout and text of the Glossary for half the price and none of… [Read More]

Earth: North Star Loses Mass but Still Shines Bright

May 3, 2012

Alexandria, VA - The North Star, the Pole Star, the Guiding Star, Polaris: Its many names reflect the many centuries humans have gazed northward to it for guidance. However, recent studies have shown that the North Star is losing mass at a significant rate. Will… [Read More]

AGI Examines U.S. Geoscience Enrollments and Degrees in 2010-2011

May 2, 2012

Alexandria, VA — Enrollments and degrees in the geosciences in the United States dipped during the 2010-2011 academic year as detailed in the latest Geoscience Currents published by the American Geosciences Institute. After peaking the year before, enrollments slipped… [Read More]

Earth: Mobile Mapping with Lidar Hits the Road

April 26, 2012

Alexandria, VA — A new generation of lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) technology is bringing the laser-based survey method down to Earth. The new technology involves mounting instruments atop cars, boats, and even backpacks. These new mobile mapping systems will give… [Read More]

Managing the Seismic Risk Posed by Wastewater Disposal

April 18, 2012

The debate over hydraulic fracturing has recently focused on the rise in seismicity throughout the primarily stable interior of the United States. These intraplate regions, though not unfamiliar with earthquakes, have been experiencing an increased amount of seismic… [Read More]

Earth: U.S. Navy Navigates a Sea Change in the Arctic

April 17, 2012

Alexandria, VA - The idea that the Arctic is changing is not breaking news. Sea-ice extent has been declining by 12 percent per decade since 1979, and the ice is thinning too. Because of this, new shipping routes are becoming accessible during the summer months, and the… [Read More]

Dr. Sven Treitel to Receive the AGI Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal

April 16, 2012

Alexandria, VA - Dr. Sven Treitel has been named the 2012 recipient of the Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal. David Monk, President Elect for the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), will accept this prestigious award on behalf of Treitel as part of the… [Read More]

2012 Recipient of the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching Announced

April 12, 2012

Alexandria, VA — Meg Town, a teacher at Redmond Junior High School in Redmond, Washington, has been named the 2012 recipient of the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Town, who earned her master s degree in education from the… [Read More]

Earth: Foretelling Next Month's Tornadoes

April 3, 2012

Alexandria, VA - Tornadoes are notoriously difficult to forecast, with often deadly results: In 2011 in the U.S., more than 550 people were killed, a higher death toll than in the past 10 years combined. A new study on short-term climate trends offers a fresh approach… [Read More]